Troops Neutralise Two Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Borno Ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 120 Task Force Battalion, in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised two suspected terrorists during a night ambush operation in Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 11:00 p.m. on April 26 around Dadingel and Ngirbuwa general area.
The sources said the ambush team made contact with suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP elements during the operation, resulting in a firefight.
“During the encounter, Two terrorists were neutralised, while troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, five AK-47 magazines, bandoliers, grenades and other accessories,” the sources said.
They added that the recovered weapons and items have been secured by the troops for further action.
According to the sources, the general security situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and operational efficiency were described as satisfactory.
